Yeltitude Celebration: WMC Tightens The Noose on Smugglers

...Seizes 1,021 Loaves of Cannabis Sativa

In furtherance of its anti-smuggling mandate, the Western Marine
Command of the Nigeria Customs Service under the leadership of Comptroller Paul Bamishaiye on the 16th of December, 2024,
effected another seizure of 15 sacks containing 1,021
loaves Cannabis Sativa.

The illicit substances which weighted a total of 538kg with a Duty Paid Value (DPV) of N107,205,000.00 was intercepted by officers of the command along the Ajido waterways in the Yekeme axis of the Command when the suspected smugglers had grounded their boat in an attempt to offload the illicit substances on land.

According to a release signed on behalf of the Customs Area Controller of the command by the command's Public Relations Officer, Superintendent of Customs Magaji Mailafiya, the suspected smugglers had upon sighting our vigilant Marine officers, the suspects abandoned the items and fled the scene. Despite the hostile environment, the Patrol Team successfully secured the sacks, transferred them into the official patrol boats, and transported the contraband to the Western Marine Command Headquarters for further investigation.

The statement further stated that the Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC) and his management team has
been instrumental in supporting the fight against smuggling operations
by providing critical resources and equipment to the Western Marine Commandand this support has empowered the Command to achieve remarkable successes in ensuring that smugglers have no safe haven on our waterways, thereby creating a secure and thriving environment for
legitimate trade.

The Western Marine Command through the statement affirmed its readiness to ensure that the waterways remain
effectively secured from smuggling activities during this critical
festive period.

The Command is not unaware that some unpatriotic members of the
public usually attempt to take advantage of the Yuletide season to execute their nefarious acts of smuggling. It hereby warns that strategies have been perfected for the coming holiday season to checkmate all such criminal acts.

The Nigeria Customs Service remains committed to protecting the nation's waterways and ensuring a safe environment for lawful trade and activities.

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